What at first appears to be a meandering in the pasture of a Kansas sheepfold, turns into a profound meditation on the presence of God in our daily routines, the people that cross our paths, and our acts done when no one seems to be watching. Our text for the episode is Ruth 3:11, “And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.” From this we discover that everything can be ritual.
Please let us know what you think about our weekly episodes, and tell us about some of your own meaningful rituals. The music for the episode was written and produced Jack Baumgartner.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Prayer and Reflection
05:31 Agricultural Insights and Decisions
09:36 Rituals in Sheep Raising
17:40 Rituals and Generational Knowledge
23:23 The Connection Between Ritual and Sacrifice
25:32 Exploring the Book of Ruth
27:27 Fear and Assurance in Relationships
33:17 Angelic Support and Human Agency
35:57 Rituals in Everyday Life
41:24 The Nature of God and Ritual
44:30 Finding God in the Ordinary
47:32 The Power of Meaningful Rituals
56:24 Courageous Acts of Faith
01:02:51 Authentic Love and Devotion
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